Wish I Was Here is a 2014 American comedy-drama
film directed by Zach Braff and co-written with
his brother Adam Braff.[4] The film stars Braff,
Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Kate Hudson, Joey King,
and Mandy Patinkin. The film had its world
premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival on
January 18, 2014[5] and was given a limited
release on July 18, 2014 by Focus Features.

Wish I Was Here is the story of Aidan Bloom, a
struggling actor, father and husband, who at 35
is still trying to find his identity; a purpose
for his life. He winds up trying to home school
his two children when his father can no longer
afford to pay for private education and the only
available public school is on its last legs.
Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan
gradually discovers some of the parts of himself
he couldn''t find.